INEC Chairman Warns of Insecurity Threat to 2027 Elections

Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), expressed concerns regarding the impact of insecurity on the upcoming 2027 general elections during a visit to Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu. He highlighted that the scale of insecurity across various parts of Nigeria presents a significant threat to conducting free and fair elections.

Amupitan called for comprehensive security risk assessments and proactive measures to identify potential flashpoints and deploy appropriate strategies. He noted that the elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, for presidential and national assembly polls, and February 6, 2027, for governorship and state house assembly elections.

He also mentioned the importance of collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, which is the lead agency for election security. Amupitan reaffirmed INEC's commitment to ensuring credible and transparent elections and warned against any partisan conduct by police officers, which could lead to disciplinary actions.